Timing belt noise stops when I press on cover
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I have a chatter / rattle noise coming from the timing belt area of my 2001 RX300. If I press on the upper belt cover the noise stops. At the upper edge of the cover there's a rubber gasket visible for about 4 inches and the cover doesn't seem to be sitting correctly. If I push on the cover right where the gasket is showing the noise stops. I can't tell whether is just making a better seal and trapping in the sound or if the pressure is actually stopping something inside from rattling. The belt was changed at 76K (before I bought it). Car now has 96K miles.
Any advice appreciated.
Any advice appreciated.
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You may want to remove the cover and check for loose parts then replace the gasket. There is a possibility the cover is rattling from metal contact. Either way you need to replace or reposition the gasket for proper fitment.
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Does the upper cover come right off? Or are there other parts that have to come off first?
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